The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
Month: July 2018
For Real HR Transformation, Begin with the Customer
The author says that the challenge that he believes is most critical for federal HR is the citizen/customer experience.
Taxes Are Temporarily ‘On Sale’ – Are You Taking Advantage?
With federal spending rising, future individual tax rates are expected to be higher. The author describes options for offsetting this potential tax burden.
No Base Access, No Job
An Air Force employee whose job required both base access and a security clearance found out the hard way that a previous criminal conviction added up to no job.
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation
Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.
GAO: Energy Department Broke Law With Tweet on Health Care
The Energy Department was found to be in violation of a statute when it issued a tweet about an editorial on ObamaCare written by the agency Secretary.
How Much Difference Does Changing Annuity Contribution Rates Make?
How much of an impact do the increased retirement contributions under FERS have for retirement savings overall? The author analyzes some numbers.
Have You Checked Your Cable Bill Recently?
If you haven’t paid attention to your cable bill recently, you might be paying more than you need to. The author shares his favorite tips for scoring savings.
Long-Term Costs and a 2019 Federal Employee Pay Raise
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a statement opposing a federal employee pay raise in 2019.